Dortmund completes comeback win against Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund secured a comeback victory against Hoffenheim on September 5, 2026, winning 3-2 despite trailing by two goals. Hoffenheim controlled the initial hour of the match, taking the lead through Abdullahu in the 45th minute, followed by an own goal from Anton at the 54th minute. Dortmund sparked their rally in the 61st minute with a goal from Guirassy, followed by an equalizer from Fabio Silva in the 66th minute. The match concluded with an own goal by Haidari in the 87th minute, granting Dortmund their second win in two league games.

Contradictory reports exist regarding the match progression. While one source states the game ended 2-2 following a flurry of late actions, elemesos.com reports a 3-2 victory for Dortmund, noting an own goal by Haidari as the deciding factor. Additionally, the coverage highlights Elversberg's successful start to their debut Bundesliga season, following their 4-3 victory over Gladbach where Keitel and Kretzschmar secured a late comeback from a 3-1 deficit.